Replacement Water Heater for 1997 Wilderness Camper
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/24/2025
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Im looking for a replacement water heater for a 1997 wilderness camper. The tank split this winter and needs to be replaced. Which tank should I be looking for?
asked by: Steve D
Expert Reply:
Hey Steve! If I had to guess you had a 6 gallon water heater, probably an Atwood. If you want a replacement with a 6 gallon tank we have the following available:
-Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas - Auto Pilot - 10K Btu - 6 Gallon Tank - White Conversion Kit # DMC93RR
-Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas/Electric - Auto Pilot - 120V - 10K Btu - 6 Gal - White Conversion Kit # DMC53RR
-Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas - Auto Pilot - 10K Btu - 6 Gallon - Black Conversion Kit # DMC43RR
-Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas/Electric - Auto Pilot - 120V - 10K Btu - 6 Gal - Black Conversion Kit # DMC33RR
You can choose between gas/electric or just gas and then the door color you want. All of these fit a 12-3/4" tall x 12-3/4" wide x 19-7/8" deep cutout. You could also switch to a tankless water heater which will give you virtually unlimited hot water when in use. If you want to go that route I recommend the Furrion, which fits a 12-5/8" wide x 12-5/8" tall x 19-1/4" deep cutout. We have the following available based on color and door size:
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door # FR98SR
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 18" Door # FR48SR
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 18" x 18" Door # FR68SR
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Auto Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door - Black # FR32TD
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Auto Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 18" Door - Black # FR92TD
-Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Auto Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 18" x 18" Door - Black # FR42TD
Any big trips planned with your camper this summer?
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Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas/Electric - Auto Pilot - 120V - 10K Btu - 6 Gal - White Conversion Kit
- RV Water Heater
- Standard Water Heater
- Gas and Electric
- 10000 Btu or Less
- 120 Volts
- 6 Gallon Tank
- 12-3/4L x 12-3/4W x 19-7/8D Inch Cutout
- White Door
- Dometic
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Robin H.
9/2/2025
Hey Steve, did you decide on a water heater for your camper? I'm curious to know if you went with the Dometic or tried out the Furrion tankless option. Your experience could really help others in a similar situation!